Fannings Pond Dam

TR-CAW CAW SWAMP· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1950· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Fannings Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC)
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Normal Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSC02122

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 17, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

THE LANDING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fannings Pond Dam?

Fannings Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Fannings Pond Dam?

Fannings Pond Dam is owned by THE LANDING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fannings Pond Dam built?

Fannings Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Fannings Pond Dam?

Fannings Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fannings Pond Dam?

Fannings Pond Dam has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Fannings Pond Dam last inspected?

Fannings Pond Dam was last inspected on July 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.